Phase Leader Primary - Al Ain British Academy AY 26 27

Job Description

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Phase Leader(Primary) for Al Ain British Academy, commencing August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family.

Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum .Potential candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

Successful candidates will find themselves welcomed into a wonderful school family community, where staff are held in high regard by pupil, parents and school leadership alike. Al Ain is a beautiful, green city that offers an affordable lifestyle within the UAE, whilst offering easy access to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman all within a short drive. Al Ain boasts its own tourist attractions in the form of Al Ain Zoo, Jebel Hafeet mountain, Al Ain Oasis, as well as leisure facilities including hotels, malls, golf and Rugby club, shooting range, swimming pools, Al Ain Raceway and much more. We offer a competitive package including relocation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, end of service gratuity and a 4.5 day working week empowering staff wellbeing.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

A Strategic direction and development of the department/phase

• Develop and implement policies and practices for department/phase which reflects the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning;
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department;
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students;
• Implement and deliver intervention programmes within the department/phase to support student achievement and review the impact;
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing;
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, AG&T, and EAL students.
  
  
  

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department/phase for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs;
• Review and monitor curriculum coverage through the use of assessment platforms;
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement;
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour;
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department/phase and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;
• Ensure the department is providing a variety of ECAs, parent workshops, and events;
  
  
  

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards;
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning;
  
  
  

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources including managing any cover internally within the department/phase;
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource budgets;
• Ensure effective and stimulating environments within the department/phase to support teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.
  
  
  

• To be a mentor for Early Career Teachers within the department/phase;
• Manage duties and cover within the phase/department;
• Cover for absent colleagues where required;
• Support staff with parent communication, meetings, and pastoral care of students within the phase/department;
• Review and support with termly reports and parent teacher conferences;
• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support with examination schedules;
• Any other duties as assigned by your line manager and/or Principal
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Education Degree in equivalent field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
  
  
  

• Minimum of 2-year experience as a middle leader (preferably Head of Year experience)
• Minimum of 6-year teaching experience.
• Experience of the UK curriculum
  
  
  

• Experience of a British Curriculum is essential, including I/GCSE and I/A Level.
• Previous leadership experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check